The distance between Plymouth and Ely is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Plymouth to Ely by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ely.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Cambridge Parkside and then to Ely Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Ely by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £455 ($535).
The distance between Plymouth and Ely is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Plymouth and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Ely is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £455 ($535).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Ely. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Great Western Railway, Great Northern and CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and Ely. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Cambridge Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
National Express, FlixBus and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Plymouth and Ely. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Ely. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Ely is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Ely. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and Ely. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £455($535) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
Bus to Newquay, plane and train | 5h 5m | £195($230) | twice daily | 607km (377 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £115($140) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 6h 15m | £170($200) | 6 times a week | 544km (338 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | £17($20) | every 20 mins | 531km (330 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | £80($95) | on demand | 461km (287 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.